CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is offering children’s programs at selected branches to honor the life of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Main Library, Children’s Learning Center, 800 Vine St., 513-369-6922

Celebrate the life of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Children’s Learning Center in the Main Library. Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati actor Deondra Kamau Means will perform “Martin’s Dream,” a one-man show that explores the real person behind the historic figure. Afterward, children can make a “stained glass” window craft using inspirational words.

Blue Ash Branch, 4911 Cooper Road, 513-369-6051

Explore the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with stories, songs and crafts from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This program is geared toward elementary schoolchildren and their caregivers.

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - In celebration of the New Year, the US Bank Ice Rink has decided to extend its hours of operation for the remainder of the week.

The newly adjusted hours are only in effect through January 6.

The hours are:

Thursday: 10am – 8pm

Friday/Saturday: 10am – 10pm

Sunday: 10am – 6pm

In addition to longer ice rink hours, skaters can still enjoy 2-for-1 skate admission and rentals every Monday through Friday, until 5pm. 

DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Anyone will be able to enjoy a carriage ride in Downtown Cincinnati for free this weekend.

According to the official Facebook page for Downtown Cincinnati, free carriage rides will be offered from noon - 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 22 and Sunday, December 23.